Parents should be proud if their children have large savings.

This man talks about his parents who didn’t like the idea of having too much savings.

They have been pestering him to give them the money since he’s not spending any, so he decided to do something else with his money.

Read the story below for all the details.

My Parents Want to Spend My Money because I Dont.

I’m 19.

I took a gap year before going to university.

I’m working in the meantime.

My family is working class and my parents spend frugally.

This man’s parents aren’t comfortable with him having too much money.

I earn around £2000 (~$2500) after taxes a month.

I give my parents £400 (~$500) a month to help with bills.

They don’t like the idea of a 19-year-old having that much money.

That’s despite the fact I’m well behaved.

He was able to save a lot of money.

I haven’t done and refuse to do any sort of drugs.

I don’t drink any alcohol in my life.

I’m not materialistic, so I never really buy anything, except maybe a meal out once every 3 days.

Thus, I have $8,500 in savings.

They think he should just use his money to help them out.

My parents don’t like that I’m just saving my money up.

Which is stupid to think.

They think that I should just give it to them and help with their needs.

Well, they keep on pestering me about being “tight with my money.”

So, he spent a lot of his money just on himself.

So this week alone, I’ve decided to buy a ticket to Lomachenko Vs. Luke Campbell ($130).

I’ve gone airsofting with my mates ($60).

I watched a movie by myself and went to an all-you-can-eat buffet (~$30).

And why not book some flight tickets to Switzerland for just me alone?

Hope they get the message.

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Saving money is a good thing. His parents should encourage it.

Let’s read the reactions of other users to this story on Reddit.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

This person suggests putting the money in a Roth IRA.

This person offers good advice.

Don’t let them pressure you, says this person.

Finally, this person suggests investing the money.

This is why you should keep your bank balance to yourself.

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